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Dismayed by funding cuts to fight truancy

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Dismayed by funding cuts to fight truancy

The government is sending mixed messages in its approach to truancy as southern regions have had funding cut for school attendance officers, a Southland principal says.

Arrest over seagull death

A man wanted for allegedly killing a seagull in central Dunedin has been arrested.

Bragging rights for Studholme over Arana

Bragging rights were up for grabs in an unsanctioned tug o’ war between rival halls at University of Otago’s sports day yesterday.

Additional carparks get the thumbs up

Additional carparks get the thumbs up

Parking changes opposed by a former Dunedin mayor have been given the nod by the council’s infrastructure committee.

Passenger irate still waiting for luggage two days on

Passengers on a flight from Auckland to Dunedin are still waiting for their luggage two days on.

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Brakes put on move to review bike lanes

A cyclist makes his way along a Dunedin cycle lane yesterday. PHOTO: GREGOR RICHARDSON

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Brakes put on move to review bike lanes

A tandem effort from Dunedin Mayor Jules Radich and Cr Lee Vandervis sought to put a spoke in the wheel of cycleways spending.

Capturing movement

Geraldine artist John Badcock paints an expressionist depiction of the Dunedin Railway Station from lower Stuart St yesterday.

Call for ongoing funds to battle pines

A $500,000 boost to fight wilding pines in Otago is a welcome "start", Otago Regional Council chairwoman Cr Gretchen Robertson says.

Paedophile priest dead

Australia’s worst paedophile priest has died in jail while serving time for the abuse of more than 70 children over three decades.

Service options will affect passengers, fares

Children may no longer get a free ride and passengers going to Port Chalmers or Mosgiel might be asked to pay more if a shakeup to the region’s bus services goes ahead.

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Transport cuts behind ORC rates drop plan

Otago Regional Council chief executive. Photo: supplied

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Transport cuts behind ORC rates drop plan

Reduced spending on public transport has contributed to a considerable rates break for next year, an Otago Regional Council staff report says.

Inter-hall competitions

The University of Otago halls of residence had their annual sports day at Logan Park yesterday.

Dozens waiting on luggage after Jetstar dumps bags

A passenger on a Jetstar flight from Auckland to Dunedin said dozens of people were left without their bags after Jetstar off-loaded their luggage and did not tell them until they reached their destination.

Pair filmed throwing, kicking sand at sea lion pup

Video has emerged showing a pair of people harassing a sea lion pup at Dunedin's Blackhead Beach, throwing and kicking sand at the protected animal.

More than 100kg of cocaine found in luggage

Some of the packs of cocaine seized by Customs at Auckland Airport this month. Photo: Customs /...

More than 100kg of cocaine found in luggage

Customs seized 101kg of cocaine at Auckland International Airport over the weekend, believed to be the largest seizure at a New Zealand airport to date.

Stats NZ boss quits after Manurewa Marae election inquiry

Government Statistician and Stats NZ chief executive Mark Sowden Photo: Supplied / Stats NZ

Stats NZ boss quits after Manurewa Marae election inquiry

A report into whether personal Census and Covid vaccination data collected at Manurewa Marae was misused for election purposes has found government agencies failed to put proper safeguards in place to protect and manage the sharing of personal information.

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